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5 Embroidery Resources to Spark Creativity
Embroidery Resources for your Stitching Journey February is National Embroidery Month, so we’re bringing you five embroidery resources, recommended by Sulky staff, to spark inspiration. With a mix of hand embroidery and machine embroidery, you’re sure to find a project, product and event that speaks to your embroidery love! STOCK YOUR EMBROIDERY SPACE ENTER TO WIN OUR NATIONAL EMBROIDERY MONTH GIVEAWAY! Entry opens Feb 1, 2024 and closes Feb 29, 2024. YOU COULD WIN 40 Wt. Rayon Embroidery Thread Starter Collection & Stabilizer Starter Kit – valued at $327.29! There’s no better way to start your machine embroidery journey than with the highest quality products at hand. Machine Embroidery Basics & Beyond…
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Denim Embroidery Digs – Tips, Tricks & Takeaways
Denim Embroidery Tips for Machine Embroidery on Denim Garments Denim embroidery is striking, colorful and just plain fun. Denim is a great canvas for embroidery designs because it’s a stable, heavyweight fabric that can take a lot of stitches without puckering, buckling or show-through. Here’s how to prepare your denim, jeans, jean jackets and more for machine embroidery. DESIGN CHOICE There are loads of great choices for denim embroidery. Choose designs with lots of fill stitches, dense stitching and even appliqué embroidery designs. Steer clear of line-art style designs, unless they’re digitized for heavyweight threads. These designs are easily lost in the heavyweight fabric fibers and you’ll want the embroidery…
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Machine Embroidery FAQs with Patti Lee
Machine Embroidery FAQs from Patti Lee & Sue Hausmann The machine embroidery topic is the consistent winner for most questions asked at Sulky. Patti Lee, Sulky VP of Consumer Relations, answers most of these FAQs, via info@sulky.com and through our Ask the Expert portal at sulky.com. Patti compiled the FAQs from her years at the computer screen and on the phone, helping folks like you navigate Sulky products and projects. Read on to discover answers to questions you might have, too, and start off National Embroidery Month with lots of troubleshooting tips! STABILIZER What’s the Right Stabilizer to Use? The “right” stabilizer depends on the fabric and the quality…
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National Embroidery Month – Projects, Products & More!
It’s National Embroidery Month! Calling all embroiderers! Whether you like embroidery by hand or machine, we’re bringing you all things embroidery for National Embroidery Month! From the Absolute Beginner to the I’ve Done It All-er, there’s something for everyone to learn and enjoy at sulky.com. Absolute Beginner Hand Embroidery If you’ve never tried hand embroidery or need a refresher, Sulky has what you need for inspiration and resources to spark your creativity. Start with our Hand Embroidery for Kids video series. Whether you’re a true kid or just young at heart, these easy-to-follow tutorials will have you stitching in no time. Once you’ve practiced a bit, grab a free Lion…
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Top 10 Machine Embroidery Projects to Make & Give
Top 10 Machine Embroidery Projects To further celebrate National Embroidery Month, here are 10 machine embroidery projects that you can create for yourself or as gifts. These machine embroidery projects are fun ways to practice your skills and use your fabric (and design) stash. Sewing Patches Tote Show your sewing pride with these fun machine embroidery patches, made using Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread. Get the full tutorial and designs on Sew4Home’s blog. Sunflower Wallet This fun embroidered sunflower wallet is by Pam Damour and was introduced in our free webinar. Grab the kit, which includes everything you need to make your own – simply add the coordinating fabrics of…
